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Rebuilding Rome, the upstate New York city that is looking forward after a destructive tornado

A tornado that touched down in the small, upstate New York city of Rome ripped roofs from houses, reduced brick buildings to rubble and toppled steeples from two historic churches

Rebuilding Rome, the upstate New York city that is looking forward after a destructive tornado
Asia|Environment|Science

Climate change causing more change in rainfall, fiercer typhoons, scientists say

Climate change is driving changes in rainfall patterns across the world, scientists said in a paper published on Friday, which could also be intensifying

Climate change causing more change in rainfall, fiercer typhoons, scientists say
Asia|Environment|Science|Technology

Japan nuclear watchdog panel decides against restarting Tsuruga reactor

A panel of Japan's nuclear watchdog decided on Friday against restarting a reactor at the Tsuruga nuclear power plant citing seismic risks, paving the way for the regulator to keep

Japan nuclear watchdog panel decides against restarting Tsuruga reactor
Environment|News|Science

Rescued walrus calf 'sassy' and alert after seemingly being left by her herd in Alaska

A walrus calf seemingly left behind by her herd near Alaska’s northernmost city is receiving treatment at a nonprofit wildlife response center hundreds of miles away

Rescued walrus calf 'sassy' and alert after seemingly being left by her herd in Alaska
Economy|Environment

US promises $240 million to improve fish hatcheries, protect tribal rights in Pacific Northwest

The U.S. government says it will invest $240 million in salmon and steelhead fish hatcheries in the Pacific Northwest

US promises $240 million to improve fish hatcheries, protect tribal rights in Pacific Northwest
Environment|News|Science

Researchers discover site of 1893 schooner wreck in Lake Michigan in just 50 feet of water

Researchers discover site of 1893 schooner wreck in Lake Michigan in just 50 feet of water

Researchers discover site of 1893 schooner wreck in Lake Michigan in just 50 feet of water
Economy|Environment

Citing climate change, a federal court in Brazil halts rainforest highway paving

In an unusual action, a Brazilian federal court has halted a project to pave a dirt highway that connects the major city of Manaus to populous regions, citing the likelihood it will contribute to climate change

Citing climate change, a federal court in Brazil halts rainforest highway paving
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Governor Newsom orders removal of California homeless encampments

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday said the state would begin removing homeless encampments after a recent Supreme Court decision upheld anti-camping laws used to

Governor Newsom orders removal of California homeless encampments
Environment|News

Black bear and cub destroy car in Connecticut after getting trapped inside

Two black bears are being blamed for causing a bit of a ruckus in Connecticut

Black bear and cub destroy car in Connecticut after getting trapped inside
Americas|Environment

Bolivia's Santa Cruz department declares emergency due to extreme weather

The Bolivian department of Santa Cruz has declared a state of emergency through the end of this year due to extreme weather including wildfires, the departmental government said in a

Bolivia's Santa Cruz department declares emergency due to extreme weather
Americas|Environment

Brazil judge blocks paving of highway through heart of Amazon rainforest

A Brazilian judge on Thursday issued an injunction to stop the paving of a highway through the center of the Amazon rainforest, amid fears the roadway would boost

Brazil judge blocks paving of highway through heart of Amazon rainforest
Environment|Technology

Company says manufacturing problem was behind wind turbine blade breaking off Nantucket Island

The maker of a massive wind turbine blade that broke apart off Nantucket Island says a manufacturing problem was responsible

Company says manufacturing problem was behind wind turbine blade breaking off Nantucket Island
Business|Economy|Environment|News

Bayer's Monsanto to pay $160 million to resolve Seattle's PCB contamination lawsuit

Monsanto will pay $160 million to settle a lawsuit by the city of Seattle that accused the unit of Germany's Bayer of polluting the city's drainage system and the local

Bayer's Monsanto to pay $160 million to resolve Seattle's PCB contamination lawsuit
Business|Economy|Environment

Brazil government mulls 'tougher measures and sanctions' on Vale, minister says

Brazil's government could apply "tougher measures and sanctions" on Vale to combat the mining giant's "arrogant" stance towards the country, Mines and

Brazil government mulls 'tougher measures and sanctions' on Vale, minister says
Economy|Environment|News

CenterPoint Energy officials apologize after lengthy Houston power outages from Hurricane Beryl

CenterPoint Energy officials apologize after lengthy Houston power outages from Hurricane Beryl

CenterPoint Energy officials apologize after lengthy Houston power outages from Hurricane Beryl
Environment|News

Man started California wildfire by pushing burning car into gully, prosecutor says

A man was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of starting a wildfire that forced thousands to flee their homes in a fast-moving blaze that is the largest in California so far

Man started California wildfire by pushing burning car into gully, prosecutor says
Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

Gov. Gavin Newsom issues executive order for removal of homeless encampments in California

Gov. Gavin Newsom issues executive order for removal of homeless encampments in California

Gov. Gavin Newsom issues executive order for removal of homeless encampments in California
Arts|Environment|Europe

UK climate duo who threw soup at Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' found guilty of criminal damage

Two climate protesters from Just Stop Oil who threw tinned soup at Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers" painting in London's National Gallery in 2022 were on Thursday found guilty of

UK climate duo who threw soup at Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' found guilty of criminal damage
Environment

Timelapse footage shows wildfire exploding in size in California

California’s Park Fire exploded to 45,549 acres – growing 7 times larger in just over four hours and forced mandatory evacuations in Butte County.

Timelapse footage shows wildfire exploding in size in California
Environment|News

Lightning and a burning car pushed into a gully are blamed for wildfires scorching the West

Wildfires are continuing to scorch the West, and authorities say one major blaze started with a burning car being pushed into a gully

Lightning and a burning car pushed into a gully are blamed for wildfires scorching the West
Environment|News

Devastating wildfire burns down part of western Canadian tourist town

A raging wildfire has devastated the western Canadian tourist town of Jasper, potentially destroying up to 50% of structures, and firefighters were

Devastating wildfire burns down part of western Canadian tourist town
Asia|Environment

Floods inundate Philippine capital, oil tanker sinks as deadly typhoon prompts calls for climate action

Floods inundate Philippine capital, oil tanker sinks as deadly typhoon prompts calls for climate action

Floods inundate Philippine capital, oil tanker sinks as deadly typhoon prompts calls for climate action
Africa|Environment|News

Death toll from Ethiopia landslides could jump to 500, UN says

The death toll from landslides in Ethiopia earlier this week has risen to 257 and is expected to almost double, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian

Death toll from Ethiopia landslides could jump to 500, UN says
Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Booties. Indoor dog parks. And following the vet's orders. How to keep pets cool this summer

As much of the world swelters, it’s not just people who need help with the dog days of summer

Booties. Indoor dog parks. And following the vet's orders. How to keep pets cool this summer
Environment|Europe

Frankfurt airport suspends flights after climate protesters block runways

Frankfurt airport suspends flights after climate protesters block runways

Frankfurt airport suspends flights after climate protesters block runways

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